Miss Selfridge is into heavy metal

MANILA, Philippines - This season is all about textures as Miss Selfridge unveils its autumn-winter collection 2012, paying homage to stylish textures that one can touch, see and feel.

Jackets of all trades: Classic jackets come back reinvented in soft herringbone, velvet, lace, faux fur, and leatherette with military details, metal works and animal prints.

For instance, leather is likely seen from shoes to jackets while velvet, and lace likewise make a huge appearance. Statement embellishments such as lace on heeled pumps, rhinestones on boots and studs on jackets are key. Ladylike and charming peplums make unusual but beautiful pair with tops adorned with heavy duty metal work in strong, mannish tailoring.

Studded: Rhinestones, buckles, and lace adorn Miss Selfridge boots, pumps and stilletos.

Classic jackets come back reinvented in soft herringbone and leatherette with military details. And just like the polished peplums, these provide perfect contrast against sheer shirts and all-over sequin trousers. Sexy dresses in thin and translucent fabrics float spontaneously alongside structured pencil skirts and also meld well with leather biker jackets and bejewelled shoe boots.

Miss Selfridge stresses vintage glamour with ethereal dresses for evening affairs. Shades of black and blushes of nude play up while hemlines hit the floor bearing sequin details, and immortal intricate beading. Tactile velvet leggings in classic animal print or mirror image complete any woman’s wardrobe especially when worn with tunics or with dainty floral-patterned tees. And finally, with burnout details, fringing and even tie dye washes, the once ordinary knitwear embraces a fresh new vibe.

Robinsons Specialty Stores, Inc. (RSSI) is the exclusive franchisee of Miss Selfridge in the Philippines. This well-loved UK high street fashion brand has a boutique in Greenbelt 5.